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A Chöka: When I Retired

I was the driver You in the passenger seat Not moving forward Traveling backwards and fast Not on a straight path But neverending circles Dreams bring truth to lightImparting inner wisdom Telling it’s time to move on dVerse Poetics – Dream Interpretations, hosted by Sanaa. TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 49 – Mental Health, hosted by Yvette.

Pastel Nightmare

Though the day is bright,I sit alone on the throne of midnight illusions,cursed by dark imaginations.*Pink and blue pastels fail to lighten my mood.A feeble attempt at people watching;a pastime that only feeds my paranoia.The courtyard reeks of floral blooms;Louis Vuitton and Chanel hang from elbows,laughing ladies – taunt me.I flee into darkness. Reena’s XplorationContinue reading “Pastel Nightmare”